Question

in math class, you are checking how ac friend balanced an equation. His work is at the right. What error did your friend make? explain.unbalanced equation:16 ÷ 8 = 16 + 8 - 1balanced equation: 16÷ 8 + 1 = 16 ÷ 8 - 1

Answer 1

we have

unbalanced equation:16 ÷ 8 = 16 ÷ 8 - 1

balanced equation: 16÷ 8 + 1 = 16 ÷ 8 - 1​

In the balanced equation the equation of the right side is not equal to the equation of the left side

that means

the equations are not balanced

To balance the equation , the friend must be subtract 1 to the left side, instead of adds 1 left side